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This is history in the making. For the first time ever, the Federal Drug Administration approved a drug featuring an active component from cannabis. Epidiolex, which has been in Stage 3 testing since 2015, is now approved as a prescription treatment for two rare and lethal forms of epilepsy: Dravet’s and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Finally, the […]

“One in ten plant species contains anticancer substances of variable potency, but relatively few have been bioassayed.” -Edward O. Wilson It is easy to take plants for granted. They are quiet and unassuming. Most of the time, we acknowledge them for their air purifying properties. Other plants have deities whose sole devotion is to the […]

It’s only been 4 years of federal permission to grow hemp within America’s bounds. Since then, the market demand for hemp products seems to be growing at exponential rates. No product is in such high demand as CBD, cannabidiol, present in the leaves and stalks of industrial hemp. CBD is becoming increasingly famous for its therapeutic […]

Nothing sparks a fire inside a parent like an accusation of bad parenting. Everyone thinks their way is the right way. We hear all about them: Tiger moms vs. helicopter parents, public vs. private education, etc. etc. Parents and caregivers are responsible for making the decisions the children are too young to make for themselves. […]

Not everyone is apropos to accept CBD into their society. Case in point, the ongoing battle one Irish family has had with their epileptic son and CBD. Billy Caldwell became famous when his mother, out of options, tried something risky. Deciding to leave their home country of Ireland and traveling to North America, the mother […]

Despite the onslaught of information regarding the rapidly growing industry, there is still much trepidation surrounding the truths of CBD. Fortunately, clarification on some key CBD facts is just a click away. Here are the most common questions about cannabidiol (CBD) and the research supporting them. CBD Facts – CBD is found in hemp plants […]

Most of the news surrounding CBD regards its healing properties for the sick. However, CBD is also becoming increasingly popular in active lifestyle circles. Nowadays, we are seeing health conscious individuals using CBD for workout recovery. The reason? Recent research is showing cannabidiol (CBD) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Not only that, but CBD […]

Forgive the portmanteau, but the smell elements of cannabis plants and their products are too good to not play around with. The truth is, terpenes are all around us. Not just in cannabis plants, but also in the natural world. Coniferous plants, citrus trees, mangos – even butterflies all generate them. Many different varieties exist […]

CBD is going mainstream, with 46 out of 50 states and the World Health Organization all on board. With such widespread adoption by state legislatures and approval from such prominent global organizations, it’s no wonder the applications are becoming increasingly creative. Some of the newest, with gaining popularity, are CBD beauty and CBD spa treatments. […]

Tragically, some of the biggest headlines coming out of the world of CBD are regarding waves of illnesses stemming from fake CBD products. The most recent reports, according to the Center for Disease Control, found the fake CBD products had no CBD but did test positive for synthetic cannabinoid: 4-cyano CUMYL-BUTINACA (4-CCB). This compound became […]